Alaska Mountain Goat Hunting 2026

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*Guide Required for all non-residents*

Mountain goat is a guide-required species, so it’s best to rely on the Advisors at Huntin’ Fool Adventures to discuss all outfitter and hunt options. Weather dictates success rates of goat hunts more than any other species in the state. Mountain goat hunts vary widely, from intense multi-day backpacking expeditions requiring repelling ropes to more leisurely, yacht-based late-season hunts cruising along coastal inlets.

Alaska Mountain Goat Mandatory Hunting Checklist 

1. 1. Non-Resident Hunting License (valid for the calendar year).
   1. Printed and signed 
2. 2. Registration Permit (RGxxxx) or Draw Permit (DGxxxx)
   1. 2026 RGxxx - Open Registration Permit 
      1. Printed and signed
      2. Registration permit is free ($0.00)
      3. Can be obtained online or at ADF&G offices.
   2. or 2026 DGxxx - Mountain Goat Draw Permit
      1. This yellow card permit would have been mailed to you in July 2026.
   3. The ticket for notching the date must be carried with you at all times
   4. The harvest report card will be completed after harvest and delivered to the biologist when the goat horns are sealed during the physical check in process.
3. 3. Locking Tag - Mountain Goat (physical metal tag that will be affixed to the horns, skull, or hide)
   1. Can be purchased online and received in the mail (allow 2-3 weeks for delivery)
   2. Can be purchased in person at an ADF&G License Vendor in state right before the hunt
4. 4. Tag Purchase Record
   1. Printed, signed, and kept with the locking tag
   2. Will be mailed along with the locking tag
5. 5. Goat Gender Identification Online Quiz
   1. All hunters must complete the quiz and print their certificate
6. 6. Registered Guide Hunt Record (received from outfitter the day the hunt begins)
   1. The yellow copy must be carried while in the field on a guided hunt
7. 7. Hunter Education Certificate (required if born after January 1, 1986)
8. 8. Bowhunter Education Certificate
   1. Required for all hunters on archery-only big game hunts
   2. Required for all hunters born after January 1, 1986 using archery equipment on big game hunts 

1. 1. Go to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game homepage and click on the Get License, Tags & Selected Permits on the right-hand side of the screen. 
2. 2. Select either Shop as Guest or Sign In and Shop. 
   • Fill in the required information and click Start Shopping. 
3. 3. Select Fishing, Hunting, Trapping Licenses & Stamps. 
4. 4. Under Products for 2026, select Annual Hunt $160, and click Add to Cart. 
5. 5. Go to the menu on the left titled Store Sections, click Big Game Locking Tags, and add a Goat Tag ($600.00) to your cart. 
6. 6. If you need an open registration permit, go back to the menu on the left, click Hunting Permits/Harvest Tickets, scroll down to Mountain Goat, and add 2026 – Registration Permit code needed to your cart. 
7. 7. Answer the verification questions by selecting Yes, then continue to your cart. 
8. 8. Proceed to Checkout. 
9. 9. Complete the remaining required questions. Your hunting license information should auto-fill. For the remaining fields, use the following information: 
   • Community of Principal Residence: Leave blank (no selection required) 
   • Guide Type: Master or Registered Alaskan Guide 
   • Guide Name 
   • Guide City of Residence
10. 10. Review your order and complete the purchase.

1. 1. Take the orientation quiz and pass it: https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/WildlifeConservationQuizzes/Details?id=3 
2. 2. Print your certification card and carry it with you in the field. 
3. 3. Send a copy to your outfitter before your hunt. This can be a photo or pdf of the signed certification card.

Guided Goat Hunts in Alaska

Search our database of Alaska goat guided opportunities.

Application Dates for Draw-only Goatp Permits in Alaska

Alaska’s application deadline is 5 p.m. (AKST) on December 15, 2026.

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2026 Alaska Non-Resident Mountain Goat Hunting Fees

Alaska Mountain Goat Season Dates

All huntable mountain goat populations are managed through draw and registration permits. Alaska does not offer over-the-counter permits for mountain goat, but most units have open registration hunts which are essentially over-the-counter hunts with emergency closure protocols to manage these hunts based on draw hunt success and harvest limits. For example, all draw hunts in unit 7 will have registration-only hunts that may be open November 1-14 following the early season draw permit hunts.

For specific dates and units please visit the Alaska ADFG

The southwestern portion of Kodiak Island is managed through an open registration hunt with a two goat bag limit. This unique hunt is open from August 20 through March 31 annually. This hunt should be on the list of those with resident kindred relatives who live in Alaska and have a budget to hire floatplane dropoff services.

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